Gregory Richard Barden Poet Free verse

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Barren Edge

Where ... oh where
Are you??
Do I sink the darkness to find you ...
Clamber the divide?
If I plummet that black of oblivion
Will you be there ...
Waiting?
Admonishing?
You HAVE to be somewhere
I can't see you, hear you, touch you
Anymore ... any
Weeping countless bouts
Screams in blathering silence
But never an answer
I NEED an answer!
You can not be just this ...
The dust and pieces in my hand
Not you ... larger than life
I scrape sense from the floor of this ... cage
Bound by breaths to life's prison
While you soar unfettered
Where?!?
I want what never wanted me
Still a child ... callow
Craving a touch
A care ...
That will never come.

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John Hamilton November 8, 2019 at 9:59 PM Wow Greg this is one for the ages, excellent write and tribute, the loss must be devastating, I know my fathers time is close so we can share the grief! Gregory Richard Barden December 9, 2019 at 8:10 PM Thank you so much, John - we'll get each other through, Brother. Blessings.

Juliet Ligon October 30, 2019 at 7:21 PM Powerful tribute! Poetic hugs, Juliet. Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 7:58 PM That's very kind, Juliet - thanks so much. <3

Fred Jagenberg October 30, 2019 at 6:27 PM Just amazing work Greg. Very deep indeed. Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 7:58 PM That's very kind of you, Fred, and I greatly appreciate the kindness, my friend.

Edward Ibeh October 30, 2019 at 2:16 PM Excellent poem, Greg:-) Again, sorry for your loss. Keep the gorgeous ink flowing, and keep on keeping on. God bless. Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 7:57 PM Thank you very much, Brother, it is so very much appreciated.

John Lawless October 29, 2019 at 8:13 AM Thank God for these heroes, and for those who pick up the colors....beautifully painful and uplifting Greg. Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 7:56 PM Amen, John ... thank you so very much for the kind words, my friend.

Kim Rodrigues October 29, 2019 at 6:48 AM Excellent write and tribute. You express your sorrow with talented fervor. So sorry for your loss. Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 7:56 PM Many kind thanks, Kim, it is so appreciated. <3

Regina Mcintosh October 29, 2019 at 3:56 AM Amazing poem. It is so beautiful and intriguing. From the heart... So sorry for your loss, God bless you, Gina Gregory Richard Barden November 3, 2019 at 7:55 PM Thank you so much, Regina - I am very proud of this one, and so pleased you enjoyed it. Blessings, Dear Poet! <3